Tag: IMB

  • Ninth tanker hijacked in SE Asia

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    Another tanker hijacked and MGO cargo stolen in South China Sea. Pirates attack Malaysia tanker in South China Sea, steal cargo Kuala lumpur: Pirates have attacked a Malaysian tanker and stolen […]

  • Busting up Somali pirate attacks

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    Pirates won’t tackle ships with armed guards. Busting up Somali pirate attacks one ship at a time Shipping security consultant says 9 times out of 10 pirates turn tail when […]

  • China, U.S. to boost security ties

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    Annual talks bring some good news but questions remain. China, U.S. to boost security ties, but no breakthroughs BY LESLEY WROUGHTON AND MICHAEL MARTINA (Reuters) – China and the United States agreed on Thursday […]

  • UK heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy

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    New report reveals scope of problem. UK economy heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy By Gary Howard from London A lack of security off the coast of Nigeria threatens seafarers as well as the […]

  • Tanker Hijackings Add to Tensions

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    Recent spate of hijackings is creating further tensions in region. Tanker Hijackings Add to Tensions in South China Sea By KEITH BRADSHER KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Add another problem to the […]

  • Mar Sec – A Cottage Industry?

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    Here’s some good news. A lot of very clever people are thinking about maritime security. Maritime Security – A Cottage Industry? Op-Ed by John Guy Here’s some good news. A […]

  • Iran’s Naval Power

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    Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underlined his forces’ growing might. Commander: Iran’s Naval Power Felt Thousands of Kilometers Away TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari […]

  • Somali pirates holding seven Indians

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    Indian hostages still being held, extensive talks with Somali gov’t underway. Somali pirates holding seven Indians hostage, Centre tells SC NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court […]

  • Freed hostage recounts ordeal

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    MV Albedo hostage talks about his time in captivity. Colleague shot dead, nails pulled out… freed sailor recounts ordeal OMAR RASHID From an early age, the glamour of the merchant […]

  • Non-lethal defence for merchant ships

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    There’s more to ship defence than a man with a gun, suggests Lars H. Bergqvist. Opinion: In the debate regarding protection of vessels, it is very seldom mentioned that onboard a […]

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